Alessandro Bassi
Tootgarook,VIC
Summary
I'm a friendly and energetic Italian guy. I was born in the world of pizza because my family has many pizza makers, and in fact I started working in the world of pizza at the age of 17 and over time I gained a work experience of about 5 years in the world of pizza, with which I acquired a lot of mastery in the preparation of all types of dough, even gluten-free. A few years ago my family opened a pizzeria/gastronomy (Vabbuono pizzeria), where I learned to manage the pizzeria department independently. Now I'm here in Australia to have new experiences and life opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Amare Cucina Pizza Bar
Blairgowrie, VIC
04.2026 - Current
- Directed pizzeria department management to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to enhance service efficiency.
- Executed ingredient preparation processes to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Kneading of Neapolitan dough and gluten-free dough.
- Stretching the dough, preparation and cook pizzas in a woodfire oven.
- Cleaning of equipment and workbenches at the end of each shift.
Pizza Maker
Vabbuono Pizzeria
Salerno , Italy
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Stretching the dough and the cooking in a wood oven.
- Ability to work under stress and problem solving.
- Oversaw management and organization of work processes and mise en place activities.
- Kneading, management, stretching and cooking of gluten-free dough
- Ability to manage the pace of work in high-traffic environments, ensuring fast and accurate delivery times.
- Teamwork skills
- Applied kneading and leavening techniques to create light and digestible pizzas.
- Preparation of ingredients , creams and waste reduction.
- Executed daily cleaning and routine maintenance of kneading machine to ensure optimal performance.
- Organized food storage in designated areas to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Pizza Chef Assistant
Diretto 2.0
Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno, Italy
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Support in the preparation of ingredients and management to ensure an efficient workflow.
- I collaborate with the main pizza maker to assemble pizzas.
- I contribute to the preparation of the dough and the management of the leavening.
- I manage the refuelling of ingredients during the service for avoid interruptions in production.
- Stretching dough capacity with high percentages of hydration.
- Support to the kitchen in the preparation.
- Daily cleaning and sanitising of surfaces.
Pizza Chef Assistant
Il Giardino Degli Dei
Salerno, Italy
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Stretching and manipulation of traditional dough.
- Finishing of pizza and seasoning with local product
- Preparation of raw materials , filling of baked and leavened products.
- Check the cooking
- Loading/unloading and storage of raw materials.
- Regular waste removal and maintaining a clean and sanitized work area.
Commis De Cuisine
Grimaldi Lines - Barcellona (school-work Alternation)
Salerno , Italy
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Assist the chef with his duties
- Prepare and manage the workbench
- Ensure proper handling, cooking, and storage of products.
- Trained for long periods at sea
Education
High School Diploma -
Hospitality: IISS "S. Caterina Da Siena- Amendola"
Salerno , Italy Skills
Dough making
Gluten-free dough making
Cooking with a wood-burning oven
Working under stress and pressure
Teamwork and collaboration
Safe food handling
Food safety
Attention to detail
Speed and efficiency
Menu development
Workstation organisation
Cleaning and sanitizing
Problem-solving
Cost reduction
Ingredients preparation
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Amare Cucina Pizza Bar
04.2026 - Current
Pizza Maker
Vabbuono Pizzeria
01.2024 - 03.2026
Pizza Chef Assistant
Diretto 2.0
04.2022 - 09.2022
Pizza Chef Assistant
Il Giardino Degli Dei
06.2019 - 12.2020
Commis De Cuisine
Grimaldi Lines - Barcellona (school-work Alternation)
03.2019 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Hospitality: IISS "S. Caterina Da Siena- Amendola"